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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.40, 229.70 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.40, 229.70 and 127.44 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.40 : 229.70 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.40/229.70 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.40x = 229.70 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.40x = 29,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,272.97/153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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